Ryle boys basketball coach Nick Dorning still remembers his first 33rd District game, when former Cooper coach Tim Sullivan greeted him with a warning and a welcome: “Welcome to the 33rd District.” It wasn’t just an introduction, it was a reminder of how competitive the district is, and that reminder isn’t going away. Ryle and […]
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Posted inCross Country
Fantastic fourth: Cooper’s Van Laningham claims 3A state cross country title
As Paul Van Laningham neared the finish line at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Cooper senior raised four fingers in his left hand. “Fantastic Four” may have inspired the gesture, but for Van Laningham, it meant four state championships and a historic finish on Saturday in Lexington. “It’s not just for four state championships. The […]
Posted inVolleyball
Beechwood, St. Henry, NDA and Ryle advance in 9th Region volleyball tourney
The 9th Region volleyball tournament got underway on Sunday at Ryle with all four quarterfinal games taking place. By the end of the day, there were no surprises with Notre Dame Academy, Ryle, Beechwood and St. Henry advancing. The match of the day was Beechwood-Highlands, the Tigers needing five sets to take down the pesky […]
Posted inSoccer
CovCath finds its form, rolls past Conner for back-to-back region titles
After two games that left them searching for their trademark sharpness, Covington Catholic finally looked every bit the defending 9th Region champion on Saturday. The Colonels delivered a complete performance when it mattered most, overwhelming Conner 4–1 to claim a second consecutive boys soccer region title and return to the state tournament. “Very few teams […]
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Panda payback: Notre Dame topples Conner to reach region final
For the Notre Dame Academy Pandas, last year’s heartbreak was never forgotten — just quietly stored away, waiting for the right moment to be set right. That moment came Thursday night at St. Henry High School. Nearly a year after a crushing 1-0 loss to Conner ended their season in the 9th Region soccer semifinals, […]
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Conner corner kicks its way into region final, first since 2008
Set pieces are becoming a cornerstone of a historic Conner postseason run. On Wednesday at Holmes High School, the Cougars leaned on their specialty to survive a relentless Highlands attack and secure a 2–1 victory in the 9th Region boys soccer semifinals. With the win, Conner advances to the region championship on Saturday against perennial […]
Posted inFootball
Dixie Heights rolls past Conner, moves closer to home playoff game
The mission was clear for both Dixie Heights and Conner heading into Thursday night’s district matchup in Edgewood — win, take care of business in the next district game, and earn the right to host a playoff game. With that goal squarely in sight, and the added buzz of Homecoming night, Dixie Heights came out […]
Posted inCollege
NKU hosts Hoops and Scoops, Norse men, women, picked sixth in Horizon
Fans had a chance at their first look of the 2025-26 Northern Kentucky University men’s and women’s basketball teams at Hoops and Scoops at Truist Arena Tuesday night. This family-friendly event is aimed not only to meet the Norse, but entertain all involved with games, inflatables and of course…free custard from Whit’s Frozen Custard. Team […]
Posted inSports
Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week for Sept. 28-Oct. 4
Last season, OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and LINK nky expanded the Team of the Week program to include three Team of the Season winners and one overall winner for Team of the Year. LINK nky is once again excited to partner with OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine and announce the highly popular Team of […]
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Conner takes big steps forward, routs Boone County for second win
For Conner, Friday was more than a win. It was about smiles and steps forward. On homecoming night, after a massive parade, the Cougars took Tom Stellman Field at Fred Nevel Stadium in Hebron and earned their second victory of the season. More importantly, it was their first district win in a Class 5A, District […]
